Spirog Posted July 17, 2018 Share So, I've ridden a Fizik Alliante saddle on my road bike for years now. I've always been really happy with them. Last weekend, I rode Jock on my new BMC and felt like I was sliding off the back of the Alliante everytime the road went up. I kept having to pull myself back onto the saddle. Maybe it's time to look at something new? Advice gratefully accpeted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Wheel Base Posted July 17, 2018 Share Have you been for a bike fit?Saddle is personal preference, you will get every brand as a suggestion. I will tell you selle all the way, some guys will say stick with fizik. You need to see what suits your backside the best. Spirog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spirog Posted July 17, 2018 Share Have you been for a bike fit?Saddle is personal preference, you will get every brand as a suggestion. I will tell you selle all the way, some guys will say stick with fizik. You need to see what suits your backside the best. I've been fitted a few times. The Fizik Aliante has always been recommended and I've been very happy on it. I've just developed this feeling that I'm sliding off the back on my new bike. Long Wheel Base 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Wheel Base Posted July 17, 2018 Share I've been fitted a few times. The Fizik Aliante has always been recommended and I've been very happy on it. I've just developed this feeling that I'm sliding off the back on my new bike.What ever you do, Don't pull a Tony Martin and gooi sandpaper on the saddle. Jase619 and Spirog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brakepad Posted July 17, 2018 Share Why don't you try something new ? with real back support from SQ Lab (german biomechanic engineering) Oldtmr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lechatnoir Posted July 17, 2018 Share just guesses, but, just thinking from a geometry perspective, if your reach is too short, your butt can end up getting pushed back. or perhaps your seat tube angle is too steep and sliding back is your body's way of correcting into position over the crank? perhaps a fitting on your new bike's in order? Dusty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasilvarsa Posted July 17, 2018 Share Maybe the front of the saddle is too high or the saddle is set too far forward, does your seat post have the same offset as on your old bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldtmr Posted July 17, 2018 Share Why don't you try something new ? with real back support from SQ Lab (german biomechanic engineering)I have an SQ lab 610 and am very happy with the performance and comfort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spirog Posted July 17, 2018 Share Maybe the front of the saddle is too high or the saddle is set too far forward, does your seat post have the same offset as on your old bike.The bike was setup with the same major dimensions as my previous - saddle height and reach are the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spirog Posted July 17, 2018 Share I have an SQ lab 610 and am very happy with the performance and comfort Is there a local stockist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brakepad Posted July 17, 2018 Share Is there a local stockist?Dunkeld cycles and Finish line in JHB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Posted July 17, 2018 Share If you are happy with the Fizik, why change? dasilvarsa and Dusty 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie NL Posted July 17, 2018 Share If you are happy with the Fizik, why change?Did you read the op's post??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasilvarsa Posted July 17, 2018 Share deleted Edited July 17, 2018 by dasilvarsa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Posted July 18, 2018 Share Did you read the op's post??? Yes I did. I did not specifically state it but what I was suggesting is that if he is happy with the Fizik, stick with it and adjust the position so that he does not slide around. The best saddle is the one you butt thinks is the best. Edited July 18, 2018 by Prince Dusty and Long Wheel Base 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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